So my car rpm jumps when I accelerate and then as I drive...


So my car rpm jumps when I accelerate and then as I drive my car jerks the rpm jumps and if I drive for a period of time my car looses power and I need to hold down on the gas as it slowly powers up and as I come to a complete sto...

So my car rpm jumps when I accelerate and then as I drive my car jerks the rpm jumps and if I drive for a period of time my car looses power and I need to hold down on the gas as it slowly powers up and as I come to a complete stop at a red light it does accelerate doesn’t accelerate Mechanic's Assistant: Have you noticed an increase in fuel consumption? And how does the vehicle start—same as usual? It does consume a lot of fuel but my car starts up fine Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Nissian Sentra Sv 2015 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Sentra yourself? What have you tried so far? I changed [spark plugs](/topics-spark-plug-nissan/) and also cleaned mass air flow sensor Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No not at all

Automotive Expert
Hello and Thank you for the question. I am Internal88 - Nissan tech. I am here to help answer your questions.

okay thank you
Automotive Expert
The problem is the transmission unit. Have you replaced the transmission fluid?

I need a transmission fluid change?I have not
Automotive Expert
Yes, this is the first thing you will need to do.

okay any other possible problems
Automotive Expert
This is the fluid you will need for the CVT transmission - Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3

Could this be don't my self or would I need to take it to a shop
Automotive Expert
The CVT is the most common problem for the complaint you listed. Bring it to a shop for this work.

Okay thank you that's all I needed
Automotive Expert
You are welcome.

Is this the same for a nissian Sentra 2015?
Automotive Expert
Yes, same for Nissan Sentra 2015.

Okay thank you

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